09.06.06
Posted in Thoughts on Habbakuk at 9:58 am by Administrator
Text: Habakkuk 2:6-14 Theme: Laboring for ourselves only brings ruin Key verses: Woe to him who piles up stolen goods and makes himself wealthy by extortion. (v. 6) Woe to him who builds his realm by unjust gain (v. 9) Woe to him who builds a city with bloodshed and establishes a town by crime! Has not the Lord determined that the people’s labor is only fuel for the fire, that the nations exhaust themselves for nothing? For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as waters cover the sea.(v. 12-14) What God said to me: When you feel exhausted check your motives. Are you tiring yourself out for me? Or do you labor for yourself? Extortion, bloodshed, greed, these all lead to destruction. Sure you may not see it now. But the day is coming when all the earth will be under my dominion and reign. All will see my glory and bow. So look yourself in the mirror and say a good strong woe. Never forget that only what’s done for Christ will last. What I said to God: Holy Father, Almighty God, I choose not to wait to have to bow. Help me not labor in vain. I listen today to your prompting, to only to what you say when you say it. Check my heart, search my motives. Show me any wicked ways. I am thrilled that your glory will be revealed for all to see. I am fearful that I might not recognize your greatness and authority before it’s forced upon me. Help me and my family bow now.
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09.05.06
Posted in Random Thoughts at 10:00 am by Administrator
Hello everyone, I’ll be out of town for a few days and won’t be posting again until next Tuesday. Thank you for visiting this site and see you back next week!
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Posted in Thoughts on Habbakuk at 8:10 am by Administrator
Text: Habakkuk 2:1-2 Theme: Determined to hear from God Key verses: I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts. I will look to see what he will say to me… (v. 1-2a) What God said to me: Son, when righteous people get really desparate for an answer to their pleas, when they really need a word from me, they make time to listen. Like the Children of Judah in 2 Chronicles 20, they will stand before me until I answer. What choice do you have really? I am sovereign God. I am your vine, your source, your Father. I love a good challenge. Stand and challenge me to answer. Knock until the door is opened to you. Ask. Seek. What I said to God: Holy and present God, you are our focus, our supply, our breath of life. I fear your ways while I seek your face. May my face look upon you and be lightened. I know my family and I will never be put to shame as we trust in you alone. Praise you, Lord, above the heavens!
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09.04.06
Posted in Thoughts on Habbakuk at 10:42 am by Administrator
Text: Habakkuk 2:4-5 Theme: How the righteous don’t live Key verses: …his desires are not upright-but the righteous will live by his faith (v. 4) …wine betrays him, he is arrogant and never at rest…greedy as the graves…never satisfied…takes captive all the peoples. (v.5) What God said to me: See what unholy success can bring? When left to your own devices this a picture of what you could become. The King of Babylon may have looked successful on the outside. But in reality he was betrayed, restless, greedy, unsatisfied, and desparate. Dwayne, your heart is deceitfully wicked. Your old nature if in charge would deliver you the same results. The righteous who walk consistently by their holy convictions will live. Notice that word live is never used of the King of Babylon. He was merely existing, waiting for the weekend, desparate for a moment of peace. Get in the righteous line and live. What I said to God: Praise you Lord for loving me despite my frequent stupidity. Forgive me when I want to “get out of line” and run over to the unrighteous group. I never leave there feeling satisfaction and joy. Those feelings only come when I’m with you. You are my peace, my all in all. Help me walk in righteousness. I choose today to live!
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09.02.06
Posted in Thoughts on Habbakuk at 1:17 am by Administrator
Text: Habakkuk 2:2-3 Theme: Trust and tell what God said Key verses: Then the Lord replied: “Write down the revelation and make it plain…so that a herald may run with it. (v. 2) Though it linger wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.” What God said to me: You must first of all know for sure the revelation is from me. Habakkuk was confident “the Lord replied.” That will give you the confidence needed to run with it, obey it, and proclaim it. Next, you must clearly understand the revelation so that you can make it plain. Listen carefully. Check it out with my written Word, the Bible. Ask me for discernment to fully grasp what I’m trying to tell you. Then, write it down so that others can understand and spread its message. For over ten years you knew in your spirit I wanted you to write. The reason is simple: Why would I entrust you with insights that you will only keep to yourself? Be disciplined to always journal. Be willing to share those writings with others. Finally, you must trust that what I say will come to pass. Ten years ago writing seemed like a distant pipedream. Now, it’s a reality for you. That’s just one example of how I will fulfill in your life the desires I have placed in you - just patiently wait for them as you continue to proclaim my truth. What I said to God: Thank you faithful God that you continue to speak to and through your servants today. I am humbled that you would love me enough to speak to me in these quiet moments. Forgive me when I don’t make time to listen. Help me trust you and run with it!
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